Have You Met… Jonathan Robinson | Stone Center
Jonathan Robinson | Stone Center | Landscape & Masonry, an Outdoor Living Supply company My first job in the green industry was… Starting as a yard associate in April 2004. I worked in the yard until 2009, where I moved inside and began my transition into sales. From there, I continued to grow in my…
Read MoreRuter named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
UGA has 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012 University of Georgia professors John Ruter and Yajun Yan have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, bringing UGA’s total to 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012. It is the seventh consecutive year the university has had…
Read MoreLPU Coastal informs, inspires landscape pros in Savannah
Dedicated landscape teams gathered at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus in early December 2025 to hone their craft from the state’s top horticulture, weed science, and turfgrass educators. Dr. Bodie Pennisi, Extension Horticulture Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia, noted that “Coastal LPU was a great and successful program.”…
Read MoreWhite Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management
White Grubs in Georgia Turfgrass: Biology, Identification, and Management Rajesh Vavilapalli and Shimat V. Joseph Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223 USA Introduction White grubs (Figure 1) are among the most destructive insect pests of turfgrass in Georgia and throughout the southeastern United States. These pests…
Read MoreShine a light on your best work: Enter the 2026 GALA awards
For nearly 30 years, the Georgia Urban Ag Council has celebrated industry excellence through the Georgia Landscape Awards (GALA). What began with the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association continues today as our premier tradition of showcasing the outstanding craftsmanship of our members. Whether you specialize in residential design/build, seasonal color, or commercial landscape management,…
Read MoreBring Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year to the Georgia Landscape
As we move into 2026, the design world is moving away from the saturated hot pinks and moody brown tones of recent years. In their place, Pantone has introduced Cloud Dancer —a soft, airy, and sophisticated off-white that serves as a design reset. For Georgia’s design/build landscape professionals, Cloud Dancer represents more than just a…
Read MoreSix Insurance Questions Every Green Industry Business Should Be Asking
Practical insights from Alex Kops, Commercial Insurance Consultant at Snellings Walters Insurance is one of the largest budget items for green industry companies, yet many leaders feel unsure about how to shop coverage effectively or where hidden risks may be hiding. To help UAC members gain clarity, we asked commercial consultant Alex Kops to…
Read MoreWhere Innovation Takes Root: The Vision Behind the UGA Grand Farm
By Nick T. Place, Dean and Director, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences In Georgia, agriculture has always been more than an industry. It is a way of life, an economic engine, and the foundation of our communities. For generations, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has…
Read MoreExecutive Director Message
Happy New Year! Feedback from our members reveals a strong collective desire to move past 2025 and dive into the new year. In Georgia, the greater agriculture industry is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and specific to our industry, dealt a staggering $450 million blow to the sod and ornamental horticulture sectors.…
Read MoreStakes Are High for the 2026 Legislative Session
It bears repeating that while the Georgia General Assembly always convenes on the second Monday of January, just about everything else is a moving target. No two sessions are ever the same, which is precisely why the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council is proud to stay personally engaged with lawmakers on your behalf, both during the…
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